How Does Neck Pain Cause Tinnitus?

In Tinnitus by brian

Although by far the most common reason for tinnitus, or unwanted noise in the ear, is hearing loss, neck tension, previous neck injuries or even jaw problems can cause tinnitus . This is called somatic tinnitus . The reason we think this may be occurring is because of a crossover of nerve input to the brain from the neck. Somewhere …

Is Tinnitus Phantom Noise?

In Hearing Loss, Tinnitus by brian

As an ear, nose, and throat physician, when talking with patients I frequently compare tinnitus to phantom pain. An example of phantom pain is when a patient has an amputation of the knee or foot , and after surgery, at some point, the foot feels like it is on fire or in severe pain even though it is not even …

A Connection Between Hearing Loss and Dementia?

In Hearing Loss by brian

by M. Brian Slater, Au. D. CCC-A Contact our audiologists or ENT physician today to learn more about the possible link between Hearing Loss and Dementia, and about how hearing aids may be able to help. Recently, a growing body of research has shown that a strong link may exist between hearing loss and dementia, the chronic decline in mental …